Exodus 26:5
Fifty loops shalt thou make in the one curtain, and fifty loops shalt thou make in the edge of the curtain that is in the coupling of the second; that the loops may take hold one of another.
Original Language Analysis
תַּֽעֲשֶׂה֙
shalt thou make
H6213
תַּֽעֲשֶׂה֙
shalt thou make
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
3 of 18
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
הָֽאֶחָת֒
in the one
H259
הָֽאֶחָת֒
in the one
Strong's:
H259
Word #:
5 of 18
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
תַּֽעֲשֶׂה֙
shalt thou make
H6213
תַּֽעֲשֶׂה֙
shalt thou make
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
8 of 18
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
11 of 18
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
בַּמַּחְבֶּ֣רֶת
that is in the coupling
H4225
בַּמַּחְבֶּ֣רֶת
that is in the coupling
Strong's:
H4225
Word #:
12 of 18
a junction, i.e., seam or sewed piece
הַשֵּׁנִ֑ית
of the second
H8145
הַשֵּׁנִ֑ית
of the second
Strong's:
H8145
Word #:
13 of 18
properly, double, i.e., second; also adverbially, again
Historical Context
The corresponding loops required careful measurement and skilled craftsmanship to ensure proper alignment. Any misalignment would prevent the clasps from joining the two sections, compromising the tabernacle's structural integrity.
Questions for Reflection
- How does divinely ordered unity differ from forced conformity?
- What 'corresponding' relationships has God ordained in your spiritual life?
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Analysis & Commentary
Fifty loops on each set—one hundred total—with loops exactly corresponding 'one to another.' Perfect alignment enables perfect joining. This illustrates that God-designed unity isn't forced conformity but divinely ordered harmony. Each loop has its precise counterpart; each believer has ordained relationships. The loops don't create union independently but prepare for the clasps (next verse) that accomplish joining—God's Spirit creates the unity we maintain (Ephesians 4:3).